Electrical Power Quality

How to Select a Power Conditioning Unit – Constant-voltage transformers which provide voltage regulation, filter noise, and suppress surges to protect connected equipment.

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I’m looking for a Power Conditioning Unit and need someone to point me in the right direction as far as what to buy.

I need to put a voltage regulator ‘on the line’ coming into a sub box.

This box powers 1/2 of one floor with 2 power critical machines that run on 220V.

I also run computers in this area. This is a home run biz.

The power used would be ‘equivalent’ to, I’d say, 2 whole house central-air units.

I believe I have single-phase 220 service but am not 100% sure on that.

I am not so concerned about voltage drops but very concerned about spikes and wave’s in power in the 220 lines. My machines are such that I can not get parts for them easily and a power problem would be disaster.

Ive looked on Grainger but am confused as to what is there. Many of the regulators are 3-phase and I don’t know what a conditioner does.

Thanks for the help.

Regards
D.

This electrical wiring question came from: David, a Homeowner from Denver, CO
Additional Comments: I have basic electric knowledge.

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question David.

How to Select a Power Conditioning Unit

Power Conditioning and Surge Protection for Home Office Equipment

Actually you were headed in the right direction. Go back to Granger and look at the Tripp Lite and Sola Power Conditioners, specifically Granger item # 6NW08. I have installed a few of these in Data Centers and they are superior

Constant-voltage transformers which provide voltage regulation, filter noise, and suppress surges to protect connected equipment. Make a list of the electrical loads to help you size the unit for your application.

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